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Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
THE OLD FLAG.

The speech of Major Mccarthy at Rich
IN md to visiting Grand Army post, which
will be found in another column, is in
many respects, strange production. There
are, perhaps, 20 people In this country
whose loyalty to the Union has never fall
tered who would ever entertain such an
idea as that contained in this speech. The
rebellion and its cause, slavery, are no par
ticular credit to the great heart of the
American people; that we as people
should wish to perpetuate its memory by
an inscription on the flag of the free. 1t Is
to Major McCarthy's credit that he &C
cepts the situation and pledges his
allegiance to the Union 1t is no discredit
to him that he thought his cause right.
We believe this speech contains the
sentiment OF the greater part
of the men who fought in the
southern army. They will say the star
spsngled banner is grand old flag but we
still love our battle flags. Like an adopted
citizen who swears allegiance to the Re
public, but whose love goes back to the
hillsides and valleys and repling rills by
the old homestead in his oppressed land so
the love of these men wonder to their for.
mer allegiance Because of this returning
love to former allegisnoes the founders of
this republic enacted in their supreme law
that man born on foreign soil should
even be trusted to beag the Office Of presi-
dent For the same reason the men who
fou ght to destroy this government and
swore allegiance to another flag, are not
the men to whom should be committed the
interest OF this Republic
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
A FAMILY REUNION.

The Munson family will celebrate their
one hundred and fiftieth anniversary in
A merica on the It'll day of August next at
New Haven, Connecticut, in regard to
which the Denison News: Two hundred
and fifty years ago, on the 18th day of
August next. Miriam A Munson and fam
lily renowned allegiance to the British
monarchy and cast their lot among the
wild and boundless forests of the new
world. Their camp was pitched near
where now stands the city of New Haven,
Connecticut. Mr.. Munson, like the vast
majority of emigrants from the old country
at that time, was thoroughly imbued with
the principles of religious and civil liberty
and as America offered the greatest free
dom for the enjoyment of these principals
he preferred to undergo the trials and hard
ships of pioneer life to remaining vassal
to the English crown. Since that time the
family has been prosperous and successful
one, 1t has grown and multiplied,
and extended until there is scarcely state
in the Union in which they are not TO be
found. Politics has never been leading
feature with the family; they. almost to a
unit, prefer some industrial avocation.
Among their members may be found many
of the wealthiest and most influential PEG
pie of New England. They are conspicu-
Gus among the manufacturers and bankers
of that country, many of them being
millionaires. Those Of the family who
emigrated west and south are mainly agri-
culturists and traders.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
AN OLD MAN.

The oldest man in the world Is said to be
James James, a colored citizen of the
United States. who resides at Santa Rosa,
Mexico. He is 135 years old. He was
born at Dorchester, S. c., in 1852 He
was one of the laborers at Fort Moultree
during the unsuccessful attack by the Brit
ish feet in 1776. He was then "a years
old. His master, James james, manned
one of the guns during the fight His last
owner was Henry James, who moved to
Mexico In 1853, in order that his slaves
might become free before his death. At
present the rheumatism keeps James from
walking, but he can drag himself short
distance, and otherwise is in fairly good
health.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
a BOLD BAD GOOD MAN.

4 christian minister of Odessa, Mo-,
named j. j. Henry, was accused by the
good people Of that town of conduct unbe-
coming gentleman and minister of the
gospel, toward certain young lady of his
lock. Missouri like, mob of about fifty
persons called on the reverend gentleman
with the avowed purpose of escorting him
out of town, clad in suit of chicken
feathers and "on a rail At this stage of
the interesting proceeding Rev. J. j.
Henry did what was considered very un-
expected thing for minister of the gospel
to do. He came forth in answer to the
calls of the mob, and with resignation de-
picted ON his countenance and big Colts
revolved in his hand, he cody informed
the mob that he was innocent, and they
could have his body, but that the first man
who touched him would be shot down like
q dog. Nobody touched Rev. J. J.
Henry, and latest accounts says the deacons
will investigate the matter.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

1t isn't much to be wondered at that
Canada is agitating the question of union
with the United States, but the same facts
should make Uncle Sam think twice before
he opens the door to her. In 1858 the gross
debt of Canada was $94. DOC, 900; 1t has in
creased until it now amounts to $500, 000,-
goo. The annual expenditure has risen
from $13, 000, 600 in 1868 to $50 ZOO, 600 iu
1886. The population has increased since
1857 only 80 per cent, while in the same
time the gross debt has increased $50 per
cent, and the annual expenditure 290 per
cent. There could be no object in adding
Canada to the United States, except such
as is based upon sentiment, or for the
laudable purpose Of reforming it.-0maha
Republican.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
OVER THE EAGLE LINE.

To the Editor OF the Eagle
On our trip over the Eagle line we found
corn in much better condition than on,
would expect. They got but little of tn.
late rains but their corn will not hurt much
if they can get rain in the next week or so
The immense brick yards at Colwich art
doing fine business and the extra number
of men which they employ make tenamen
houses in good demand; there is none te
rent at present. 1t looks like good place
for some capitalist to plant little money
in the way of building houses No doubt
they would rent readily at good prices
Andale is also coming to the front with hel
pressed brick enterprise; when they ge,
fairly down to business it will be one OF
the best concerns in the state. CONNER
cial men will no longer have to pull by
Andale to stop over night, as Mr.. G.. W.
May berry has moved into the city and is
prepared to keep travelling men in first
class style. That is what we mean for we
stopped with him and know whereof we
speak.
Mr.. Nick Anderson is doing the stock
business of Andale this season. Mr.. An
derson is good man for the business.
The people In the Andale neighborhood
all along the line, were very much disap-
pointed in not getting rain last Tuesday
night, but they can stand it week or two
yet.
Mt Hope is about the same good trading
point as of old, and why shouldn't it be?
As they are surrounded by the finest class
of farmers in the state.
Haven people are feeling very jubilant
over the push and enterprise of Messrs.
Smith & Peckham, in erecting Touring
mill in the city of Haven, with capacity
of seventy-fve barrels per day. They
have put their building up Of the best ma
terial to be found anywhere, and have pur-
chased an elegant 4S horse power Westing-
house engine, and everything will soon be
in running order. No doubt they will draw
a large patronage from around
Hutchinson, as their mills are somewhat
on the old order. Mr.. L. O. Smith is
young man, but a very useful one to his
community.
Mr.. Fred Thorp, editor of the Haven
Independent, informs me they will soon
erect large brick school building
Ravens mill will, when in operation, prove
a greater advantage to every business man In
the town than they have any idea of at the
present. There will soon be a large ele-
vator erected also, which will be Of great
to the farmers of that section
At this end of the road we also found corn
loo king at least hundred per cent. better
than we had any idea of. So surely we
will have an excellent yield all around
r
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

Our first educational institutions were
established In New England. Some of our
best still remain there. but with the tide of
immigration that creeps westward, with
the progressiveness and energetic zeal of
the west, New England will inevitably
have to release her claims as the zenith of
education in this country. The Boston
Herald laments: 1.-THE National Educa-
tional association elects Colorado man for
its president, Kansas man for secretary,
an Illinois man for treasurer, and gives
Massachusetts the first vice presidency.
When westward the star of empire takes
its way, we wish it would leave something
besides its vices for Massachusetts,
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
THE OHIO ELECTION.

The Democracy of Ohio have thei
forces in the field, and Unexpectedly to {
| good many people they have lodged tn,
only real issue before the country-th,
protection of American labor The Re
publican party has repeatedly proclaimed
its belief in q protective tariff. 1t was
supposed since the recognized leader Of the
Democratic party in the south and west
Mr. Carlisle, had repeatedly and manfully
proclaimed his conviction that the theory
of protection is false, that the Ohio De
mocracy would take bold stand on this
issue. the Louisville Courier Journal
the leading Democratic journal of the west
and south, has boldly declared its opposi
tion and has given notice that the Democ.
racy would attack the theory in its strong
holds. 1t is conceded by all par
ties that the revenues of the government
must be raised by tariff taxation. The Re-
publican party has declared its intention to
adjust this tariff with a view to the protec-
ton of the American manufacturer and
American laborer There Is no chance for a
double construction of the language used
in State Republican platforms. The Dem
ocrats of Ohio in their platform on this
subject say: 1--WE demand such judi
cious reduction Of the present burGensome
tariff as shall result in the production Of
revenue sufficient only to meet the expense
of the economical administration of the
government payment of liberal pensions to
Union soldiers and sailors and payment of
interest and principal of the public debt,
and if necessary in favor of such reduction
Of internal revenue except on liquors, as
will prevent the accumulation of surplus
in the national treasury, and we denounce
any attempt to abolish the tax on liquors
for the purpose of keeping up the present
unjust, unequal and onerous tariff system"
The only position here taken is that
they are opposed to the abolition
of the internal revenue tax on liquors. But
can any honest Democrat tell the position
of his party in Ohio on the subject of pro
lection to American labor2 Henry Wat
terson can tell the free trade Democrats
that the platform favors the reduction of
the tariff SO as only to produce sum suf
ficient to meet the running expenses of the
government economically administered,
and there will in consequence be a very
large reduction of the tariff. Mr.. Randall
can tell the protectionist that the platform
favors raising all the revenues of the gov
by tariff, and that TIE Demo-
Gratis intend to build navy and fortify our
sea coast, which will require a
greatly increased revenue from tariff
taxation, and we will in consequence have
more protection. They are in favor of a
reduction of the tariff to the necessities of
government. They are also in favor of
reduction of internal revenue. Would not
4 reduction of internal revenue necessitate |
IN increase in tariff duties to the extent of |
he reduction on internal revenues. 1t is
barely possible and by no means probable
hat the Democrats can carry Ohio on such
/ platform. The masses of all parties are
honest and demand fair dealing on the part |
If their leaders The masses of the Demo
cratic party in Ohio will be disguised with
heir own platfOrm
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
JUDICIAL DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Republicans of the Eighteenth Judicial Dis
fr1ct Will hold 3 convention for the purpose O. pae
ing In nomination candidate for judge OF she OILS
ricf. The central committee rec. mmend tina IN
delegates chosen the same time and places des
fgneted by q county rel ubltcan central COMMITTEES
for holding primaries, viz, a ugust 3lst-
Each TOW nsbip aDo wares VIII be entitled TO tn
follow fri numbe es delegates:
First Ward-NiBereep def gates.
Second Ward-Thii ts- delegates.
Third WMd-Ten delPpptes.
Fourth wsid-Fifte en- delegates
Fifth ward-Five delegates
Afton-Three delegates.
Attica-Four delegates.
Delano-Four delegates.
EnRie-F delegates.
Erfe-Three delegates.
asssley-Six delegates.
6rant-Seven delegates.
Garden Plains N One delegate.
Gardes Plains, s-Three delegates.
Grand hiver-Thrt e delegates
Gy psum-Four delegates.
ulinois-Thsee delegates
Kechi-Six delegates.
LfAcoln-FOur delegates.
Ninnsha-Three delegates.
Morfon- Seven deeg ates.
Nfnneecah-Sev. n delegates
Onio-1hree delegates
Payne-Ffye delegates.
Park, E-1 wo delegates.
Park, W-Thre e delegates.
Rockford, D. -Four delegates.
Rockford, M-Three delegates.
Ralem-Four delegates.
Sherman-Four delegates.
UBion-Eive elegates.
rloIa-Th-ee de egates
" ichita-Seven delegates.
Waco-Five delegates.
Valley enter v C-Four delegates.
Valley G. inter-. S-Three delegates.
The district Convention will be he'd In the Grand
Army Hall, Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, the Sd day
q September, 1877, at $50 q. m.
BY oder Of the District Central Committee
II, L. TAYLOR Chairman.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Republican, CT Sedgwick county Kansas VIII
80 county convention for the purpose Of nom ami.
~ election this fall. viz:
County Ireesprer.
-Coanfy b gister of Deeds
Gpunty Sheriff
C0anty Surveyor
County Coroner.
ne townships and words win be entitled 20, % thu
Fhst Ward-Nineteen delegates
Second Ward-Thirfeen delegates.
Third Warden delegates.
Fourth Ward-Fifteen deiegates-i
Firth Wsrd-Five delegates.
Afson-Three delegates.
AsI1ca -Four delegates
Deaano-~our delegates.
Kagie-Four delegaps.
Erie Three delegates.
1fociey-Six delegates.
Hrant-Seven delegates.
Garden Plains. s-Three delegates.
Grand River-Three delegates.
nifnois-Three delegates
Kechi-Six delegates
Aiaseha-Three delegates
4OxTon-Seven dele2ate5
Hsnnescah-Seven delegates.
Ohio-Three delegates
Pa9ne-Ffve delegates.
Park. w-Three delegates.
Rockford, M-Three delegates.
eaIem-Four DELEGATES.
sherman-Four delegates.
Unfon--Five delegates
v7osa-Three delegates
Wichfta-Seven delegates.
Waco-Ffve delegates.
Valley Center, V C.--FOur delegates.
Valley Center, S Three delegates.
The central committee rect mmended that the phi
raar1ee be reid FIR, m 70 O'Clock D. at the usual
voting place In each township, and In the wards OF
dc city of wichita from 10 O'Clock p M, on
"wednesday, the 3lst day uf august
The county convention Will be held in the Grand
Amy hall In the city Of Wichita, Saturday, the
"a day Of September 1887. commencing at III O'Clock
n.
The central committee also recommends that the
urimsres In the fret commission district elect dele
snsps who will nominate commissioner for said dis
tct on the ad jou inner OF the county convention.
u.St5ee 81. L. TAYLOR, Chairman.
W L. MCBRE, Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
The Kansas Civ exposition is a M ynif

The Kansas City exposition is M gnif
icent enterprise and is worthy of COM
mendation; vet, In no spirit of Boosting, We
remark that if said exhibition were one
year later, the Peerless would be in con-
dition to help along her sister at the mouth
Of the Raw by coming to her rescue with
m exhibit of manufactured articles that
would make the Kansas City exhibition
DE srandest ever known in the world
history.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

A Texas paper claims that the passen-
ger conductors on one of the Louisiana
roads are prohibited from going barefoot
while on duty. Some of these knights of
the punch rather than comply with so
despotic an order have resigned, while
those who wear shoes and stockings are
ridiculed by the passengers and accused of
putting on airs" because they are in the
employ of q railroad company.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

Count Tolstoi of Russia is said to be
moving for the re enslavement, of the %,
600, 600 Russian Serfs who were emanci-
pated by Gar Alexander H. twenty five
years ago. And the measure is now pend
Ing before the council of the empire and
it is feared that the present Emperor Al
exander III will favor it.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

The Union Pacific will be built this fall
as far as KiDgman via. Hutchinson, and
there will not be a mile built toward WITCH.
tia. This is fact that we have from the
highest authority, Major General GreatI
Am Murdoch to the contrary notwith-
standing .-Hutchipso News.
All right, Ralph. How many cars do you
wan? Better put in your orders early to
the Wichita car works; first come, first
served
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

The EAGLE, proud old bird, flies from
her nest this morning with ten thousand
fledglings, with their wings on the wind
and their eyes on the sun-screaming to
the top of their notes.-the Peerless Prin-
cess, the Winning Wonder, Wichita the
biggest city in the brightest, smartest young
state in the Union has got there Eli, and is
ready for another proposition. Lead in
another horse.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

perpetual Union view of it. The blood of
American soldiers has so fixed ii. The
American soldier, and especially the
southern soldier, will see to it that the flag
of the Union is supreme everywhere. and
will permit no rivals Welcome. glorious.
perpetual, indivisible, irresistible Union I,
Let every man swear allegiance 10 one
country, one flag, and the American sol
dies's motto: ''E Piuribus Unum."
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

1t is not Germany nor England but
Prussia that Russia should fear. There
are monarchs in Europe, there are Cypress
ed people, then and so sure as the good
God has given them the minds to know
the strength TO strike there will be disas-
trous $685. Tere Is distant rumbling, an
admonition Of a Versuvius, that will
ooner or later belch forth and PROSTATE
EurOpe's arena.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

The Empress of Japan expects to visit
the United States in October. She will
land In San Francisco, travel east by the
way of Salt Lake, Kansas City and Chi
cago, and return In two months. The
southern route. The empress will be &C
oomparied by a retinue of twenty persons.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

Gastein, Austria, will experience another
''field of the cloth of gold, on the morrow,
the monarchs of the occasion being the
emperors of Austria and Germany. The
place of meeting may not be ornamented
with the brilliancy of the former occasion,
yet nature will contribute largely with the
beauty of the valley of the Gastein.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

at is astonishing" said Governor Mar
maduke of Missouri the fore part of this
week in Chicago, Perfectly astonishing,
the cool and delightful weather you have
in Chicago" AS people in Chicago were
dying about that time at fearful rate from
the effect of heat, it may be inferred from
the governors estimate of Chicago climate
that the summer breezes in the neighbor-
hood of Jefferson City are not particularly
refreshing.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

The Leader says: There will be 5000
Indians In Tacoma and vicinity pretty
soon from British Columbia, aud the In
land Empire. and some will come in their
canoes from far off Alaska. But TO calm
the rising fears of intendant immigration
we viii add they come here to pick hops"
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

In few days the work of placing all the
electric wires in New York under ground
Will begin. and will be continued until
every street in the city has been cleared of
wires and poles. thus removing danger
ous and by no means ornamental nuisance.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

A large number Of people were noticed
on our streets yesterday vigorously shak-
ing hands. Some worldly minded people
were inclined to ascribe this good feeling
to the location of the car shops instead of
30 the gospel preaching of the Salvation
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

Nicer Baboor ALLY, Hindoo resident of
San Francisco, has filed declaration of
his intention to become citizen of the
United States. He is the first of his race,
ID far as known, who has ever done so.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23
The modest Princess of the Plains Nigh

The modest Princess of the Plains might
under ordinary circumstances feel elated
over the little matter Of securing a manu-
featuring interest that will employ two
thousand men, but her mind is so taken up
with larger interest now demanding her
sttention that the present enterprise is not
appreciated as il otherwise would be.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

At last it has been settled at Hutchinson
that the malt sold on the streets is intoxi-
eating, that its sale is within the prohibi
tory law and the seller, unless holding a
permit from the probate judge, must pay a
fine or go to Jail.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

u, Again comes the report that the Santa
Fe owns a controlling interest In the San
Francisco line, and will take possession
August lei Dorado Republican.
President Winslow and Seligman Bros.
are In Europe, and have been absent since
Hfa~
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

What do our friends on the Missouri
think of out car shops? 1.-The little town
Of four thousand people on the fats with
couple of plug railroads, got there all the
same
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

The Oldest lawsuit In Illinois has been
On the docket for forty-two years. 1t be-
gan about So hog and has cost the prin-
cfpals 81. 600.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

A syndicate of Hebrew gentlemen from
Kansas City have purchased 100 acres. west
of Olathe, Kansas, and will plat it and
establish Jewish colony.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

United We stand, divided we get left.
The Wichita man yesterday morning
caught one hand In the other, and said
here's to the Board of Trade. Shakel
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-23

Kansas City takes the cake when II
comes to blow; when it takes cash she arn't
there.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-23
OAKLAND,
THE BEAUTIFUL
THE

California abounds in choice resi-
dence locations. but of them all Oak
land and vicinity is incomparably the
finest. 1t has every advantage. Its
climate is most enjoyable, being never
uncomfortably warm nor disagreeably
cool. Its many charming drives, its
beautiful lawns embowered in per-
feet wealth of ever blooming flowers,
and its. magnificent, ul-inspiring
views are the wonder and admiration
of all travellers. In healthfulness 1t
surpasses all cities of the United
States, its death rate averaging only
IA per 1000. Its educational facilities
are thorough and complete, embracing
all classes from the lowest grades to
the State University, and lar surpass-
ing those of any other location on the
coast. Then it is within 80 minutes OF
San Francisco and has half-hourly and
splendid communication Herewith.
Furthermore, it is backed and sur
rounded by the finest country in the
world. A section that produces all
the grains, fruits and nuts OF tho tenn
perate and semi-tropic zones, in finest
quality and richest abundance